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Introduction to Chemicals
Patents and Use
The information and data for the chemicals listed is correct to the best of our knowledge, but is not guaranteed. Please note that the listing of a compound does not constitute a license to, nor is it intended as a recommendation for, the use of it in infringement of any patent. All of our chemical products are sold for conservation or chemical research purposes. No chemicals sold by us are intended for, or are suitable for, use as drugs, food additives, or as household chemicals.
Hazards
Many of the chemicals listed are hazardous to one degree or another. Ingestion or contact with the human body may be harmful. The responsibility for safe use of the materials must, therefore, rest entirely with the user. MuseuM Services Corporation cannot be responsible for problems arising from any application of its products.
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Abietic Acid
A rosin component used in aqueous cleaning solutions. Technical grade.
E3102-025	25 grams	$31.00
E3102-100	100 grams	$107.00
Ammonium Bicarbonate
Used in object conservation to reduce copper and iron staining. Available in granular form. NH4HCO3
E3090-500	500 grams	$42.00
Ammonium Citrate
Dibasic formulation. Used in object conservation to clean rust and iron strains from metal and stone. Available in granular form. (NH4)2HC6H5O7
E3029-050	50 grams	$10.50
Barium Hydroxide AR
Granular form. 98% pure minimum. Ba(OH)28H2O
E3038-500	500 grams	$61.80
Benzotriazole
BTA dissolves in water or ethanol. One use is under Incralac to prevent the absorption of free copper.
E3001-100	100 grams	$14.35
E3001-200	200 grams	$25.85
E3001-500	500 grams	$50.25
Benzyl Alcohol
An aromatic alcohol solvent of high solvent power and high boiling point which has found use in the gelled solvent cleaning techniques. C6H5CH2OH
E3037-500	500 ml	$26.95
Bicene
Also known as N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) glycine. C6H13NO4
E3104-025	25 grams	$15.50
Calcium Hydroxide
CA(OH)2
E3093-500	500 grams	$35.50
Calcium Hypochlorite
Ca(OCl)2
E3101-100	100 grams	$21.00
E3101-500	500 grams	$105.00
Carbopol 934
Used in gel cleaning applications as a thickening agent for solvents.
E3025-200	200 grams	$15.55
Carbowax 4000
Polyethylene Glycol = Molecular Weight 3000-3700 Often used as a consolidant for wet objects such as wood or bone due to it's water solubility. Melting point is 130°F(54°C). Sold in bead form.
E3004-001	1 kg	$22.00
Chloramine-T
A mild bleaching agent used in paper conservation for defoxing.
E3040-250	250 grams	$26.50
Citric Acid, Reagent
Many applications in object conservation for the cleaning of metal stains and corrosion. Available in granular form. HO2C(HO)C(CH2CO2H)2
E3030-050	500 grams	$28.50
Copper Sulfate, Reagent
E3031-100	100 grams	$17.20
Deoxycholic Acid (Free)
Available in powder form. C24H40O4
E3032-025	25 grams	$41.50
DMSO - Dimethyl Sulfoxide
CH3SOCH3...Assay 99.9% min; Water...0.1% max
E3081-500	500 ml.	$30.00
E3081-001	1 Liter	$52.00
Diphenylamine (DPA) ACS
Available in crystalline form. Used in a sulfuric acid solution to detect cellulose nitrate in photographic materials. (C6H5)2NH
E3041-025	25 grams	$16.50
EDTA, Disodium Salt
Dibasic formulation. EDTA is a chelating agent used in objects conservation for rust reduction, salt removal, and iron and copper stain removal.
E3052-100	100 grams	$22.00
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
C56H108O30
E3103-125	125 grams	$31.00
Kaolin NF, Colloidal
Also known as Hydrous aluminum silicate, it is used as a filling powder in casting. Al2O32SiO22H2O
E3060-100	100 grams	$9.95
E3060-500	500 grams	$40.10
Magnesium Acetate, AR
Sold in crystalline form. Easily soluble in Methyl Alcohol and useful as a deacidfication reagent. (CH3Co2)2Mg
E3061-500	500 grams	$65.00
Magnesium Carbonate
Used as a buffer against acidity. Also able to be used as a filler for some marble repairs. 4MgCO3Mg(OH)25H2O
E3096-500	500 grams	$43.30
Magnesium Hydroxide
Mg(OH)2
E3095-500	500 grams	$32.99
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidinone
A non-aquesous solvent used in some paper cleaning applications. C5H9NO
E3064-001	1 liter	$45.80
E3064-004	4 liter	$149.25
Oleic Acid
Oleic Acid is most frequently used in conjunction with Triethanolamine, to make Triethanolamine Oleate. Oleic acid belongs to the family of organic fatty acids and is a common component of natural fats. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. CH3(CH2),7CH:CH(CH2), COOH
E3067-001	1 liter	$33.95
Paris White-Whiting
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Whiting is used as a ground in many differant gesso formulations.
E3000-001	1 kg	$28.35
Sodium Borohydride
NaBH4
E3097-100	100 grams	$68.00
E3098-025	25 grams	$30.00
Sodium Hydroxide, AR
Available in pellet form. Also known as Caustic Soda. NaOH
E3070-001	500 grams	$30.00
Sodium Thiosulfate
Available in peller form. A reducing bleach, sometimes used in metal stain treatments. Na2S2O2
E3092-500	500 grams	$28.50
Span 85
Sorbitan trioleate, an anionic surfactant.
E8889-100	100 ml	$17.00
Thymol USP Crystals
C10H14O
E3071-003	3 oz.	$9.75
E3071-001	1 lb	$42.80
Triethanolamine (TEA)
M(CH2CH2OH)3
E3076-500	500 ml.	$34.30
Tris, crystal, Reagent (ACS)
(Hydroxymethyl) Aminomethane. C4H11NO3
E3104-125	125 grams	$24.00
Tween 85
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleate, an anionic surfactant.
E8888-100	100 ml	$6.50
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